I'll take leave of you now, and I sha'n't see you again, as I have to leave by the 3.40 up-train." The money he had promised was transferred to Northway's pocket, and they shook hands with much friendliness.
Glazzard quitted the hotel.

His train back to Polterham left at 1.14, and it was past midnight.
He went into the station, now quiet and deserted.

A footstep occasionally echoed under the vault, or a voice sounded from a distance.

The gas was lowered; out at either end gleamed the coloured signal-lights, and above them a few faint stars.
It was bitterly cold.

Glazzard began to walk up and down, his eyes straying vaguely.